We were also wowed by these garments made from recycled video tape that showcase an analogue take on high-tech couture and this stunning lamp made from strips of old film.

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In the overcrowded office of Sheryl Sandberg, the 33-year-old Adwords chief, sits a crimson lava lamp given to her by investment bankers at Morgan Stanley.

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Today, there is a wide range of LED bulbs available at IKEA that enable customers to easily change old incandescent bulbs to LED without changing the lamp base.

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The product, developed in that very space, offers up a cool take on the desktop lamp, fitting it into a wooden, old timey-looking book form.

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